R D Analytical Lab

Melton Sherwood Thoele

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Fincastle, Virginia 24090

540-***-**** (cell)

Email Address: ********@*****.***

QUALIFICATIONS

ANALYTICAL LAB SUPERVISOR/SENIOR CHEMIST with over 35 years experience working for large pharmaceutical/cosmetic companies. Technical skills include chemistry, math, physical and instrumental analysis of over 1700 raw ingredients and finished products. Strengths lie in organizing group operations, completing assignments in a timely, detailed manner, with fair and equal treatment of personnel. I develop effective working relations with suppliers, sales and R&D representatives. I routinely solve manufacturing and processing problems with intermediate and finished products. I am trained in Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Statistical Process Control (SPC).

I consulted with the Mounterra Company in Minnesota to develop test procedures, specifications and an MSDS for their high oleic safflower oil. I got other manufactures specifications and cost data for them as well. I have a patented line of detergents and developing a disinfectant for Pro-line Solutions in New York. I have perfect attendance for my entire working career, over 41 years.

EXPERIENCE

I am currently retired and doing consulting work for law groups and small businesses in the fields of chemistry and mathematics.

ELIZABETH ARDEN - Roanoke, Virginia 1992- 2011

Senior Chemist Q.A. Analytical Lab

I am directly responsible for the timely testing of raw materials, intermediate bulks and maintain raw ingredient MSDS files. I work directly with R&D, purchasing and suppliers to develop analytical methods and resolve various problems. I am directly involved with Elizabeth Arden’s supplier certification program and have been on three supplier audits. I supervised and evaluated one Chemist and three to four Technicians until restructuring in 1997. Now I supervise and evaluate two technicians, one clerk and assist/train two chemists and three technicians. I work closely with R&D writing and revising raw material specifications and test procedures for over 1300 different raw materials. I work closely with the plant engineers and manufacturing to solve many assorted problems. I also write standard operating procedures and do special projects that require my expertise.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

1. Considerable training of personal in analytical skills.

2. Updated lab equipment, analytical methods and procedures.

3. Personally certified over 70 raw material suppliers and 700+ raw materials.

4. Improved the laboratory’s supplier and R&D working relationships.

5. Assisted in improving processing procedures.

6. Made several sampling technique improvements.

7. Solved an analytical problem with a supplier that saved over $100,000.

8. Updated and revised 130+ analytical methods, which included adding a reference source.

9. I have revised and updated several hundred raw material specifications.

10. Updated all 300+ in-house prepared reagents to assign proper expiration dating and traceability.

11. Created a reference library for the analytical lab.

12. Solved a waste water outflow contamination problem avoiding large fines from the city.

13. Reduced required testing of raw materials by 60% with better control, much quicker disposition time and one less employee.

14. Assist in establishing specifications and testing requirements for over 1500 different raw materials.

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB PRODUCTS - St. Louis, Missouri 1976 - 1992

Last position: Supervisor Analytical Lab, Quality Control

Supervise, train and evaluate Laboratory Technicians and Chemists. Insured quality of ingredients and products by physical and chemical testing. Write analytical methods, departmental instructions and safety rules. Insure proper operation and calibration of all laboratory equipment. Maintain Good Laboratory Practices. Maintain MSDS files and train personnel in their use. Conduct process validations. Order laboratory supplies and equipment. Required thorough knowledge of GC, UV-Vis, IR, FTIR, HPLC and AA instruments.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

1. Organized Raw Materials Unit to operate more efficiently. This reduced

labor costs by $55,000 annually.

2. Negotiated with United States Pharmacopeia to improve testing procedure

for lead content in caffeine. This eliminated the need for potassium

cyanide and avoided possible law suit liabilities.

3. Since starting with Bristol-Myers Squibb, received four promotions from

Chemist (1976-79) to Raw Material Chemist (1979-80) to Special Projects

Chemist (1980-1983) to Unit Head Raw Materials Testing (1983-1989) to

Supervisor Analytical Lab (1989-1992).

4. Reorganized special projects function to run more efficiently by

developing organized filing system and writing procedures for each

project.

5. Negotiated with suppliers for improved certificates resulting in $3,000

annual savings.

6. Maintained excellent vendor relationships which allowed us to obtain

the highest quality of materials for the best price.

7. Developed a purchase order tracking system for the Quality Control

Department. This allowed the status of any order to be determined in

seconds.

8. Audited and validated manufacturing processes which lead to several

improvements and greater efficiency.

9. Developed 5 detergents with a patent on 3 of them.

MILITARY

United States Navy, Electrician Mate Second Class 1972-76

Maintained ship's 115 volt circuits. Electrical safety inspector.

Maintained E-Divisions Damage Control and emergency equipment.

Set-up E-Divisions 3M Maintenance System and trained division's

personnel.

Secretary for three officers. Secret Clearance.

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